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The Tree Book (Pp: 17); The Body Book (Pp: 13) by Mehlli Gobhai. Published in 2022 by Talking Club, an imprint of Speaking Tiger Books LLP, 125A, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi 110049. Price: Rs 499 each.
Mehlli Gobhai’s two books in a chunky tile-like format are a delight to behold. In fact, the best part of these two books are their covers, beautifully framed with the titles in bold brush strokes, with a textured finish that is retained through the inside pages.
Gobhai’s tryst with the earth is evident in both the books. In particular, it has to be said,......